Serving 503 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Wj Quarles Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 503 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MS
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wj Quarles Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Mississippi for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Wj Quarles Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wj Quarles Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wj Quarles Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 805 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
3%
4%
Black
18%
47%
White
61%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wj Quarles Elementary School's ranking?
Wj Quarles Elementary School is ranked #243 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What schools are Wj Quarles Elementary School often compared to?
Wj Quarles Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pass Christian Elementary School, Pineville Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Wj Quarles Elementary School?
503 students attend Wj Quarles Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Wj Quarles Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 14% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wj Quarles Elementary School?
Wj Quarles Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 14:1.
What grades does Wj Quarles Elementary School offer ?
Wj Quarles Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Wj Quarles Elementary School part of?
Wj Quarles Elementary School is part of Long Beach School Dist School District.
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